Top Guards in the Class of 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='528170' first='Brinley' last='Altenburg'] - Sioux Falls Jefferson - 5'7" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brinley is the real deal and has all the makings to be a great basketball player at the next level. She has great quickness and natural athleticism that make her an explosive player off the dribble. Her ability to handle the ball is well beyond her age and she has the capability of knocking down big shots already as just a freshman! She topped the Class of 2027 in our latest rankings update and for good reason, big-time career coming for this Cavalier guard!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='802006' first='Ruby' last='Moore'] - Sioux Falls O'Gorman</strong> <strong>- 5'4" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ruby is an exciting guard for the Knights! She has all the makings of a superstar guard at a young age and looks as though she will be a name to remember in South Dakota high school girls basketball. An explosive athlete with a high basketball IQ she does a great job making reads in the dribble drive and understands how to get her own points as well as create for others. An excellent passer with great vision she is a player who truly makes everyone else on the floor around her better. Big-time player with a competitive mindset and a desire to be succesful!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782587' first='London' last='Geiver'] - Brandon Valley - 5'9" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>London is the total package gaurd and gets it done on all levels. She can score off the dribble as well as create space to get her own shot off. She does an excellent job moving without the ball in the full and half court offensive setting and demonstrates a very high IQ in shot selection. She rebounds hard from the perimeter and is a very solid on-ball defender. Keep an eye on London as her high school career progresses for the Lynx!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='659007' first='Rayleigh' last='Stultz'] - Brandon Valley - 5'6" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A downhill attack mode, outside shooting ability, and aggressive defense headline this talented young lady's game. She plays with an excellent motor and does a lot of the little things well that bode for big-time team success. She is always on attack mode on offense and keeps defenses on their toes game in and game out. As her role continues to increase in the coming years she will flourish combining her immense talent with varsity level experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='731174' first='Isabelle' last='Steffensen'] - Arlington - 5'7" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isabelle is playing on a really good Arlington squad and was already getting invaluable experience last year in just 8th grade. Her game features shooting range, high basketball IQ, and a diverse all around skillset. She can hit the three and score off the attack as well. She has impressive length and great athleticism that allows her to play multiple spots in the offense as well as match up with a variety of skillsets on defense. Keep your eye on the talented Cardinal guard!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597299' first='Liberty' last='Trygstad'] - Sioux Valley - 5'6" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liberty is a very talented guard for the Cossacks and features a very complete play-making game. She has a complete game and has all the makings to be a really good point guard. She has great handles, a high basketball IQ, excellent passing vision, and a desire to help her team win. She has a nice developing outside shooting game and has steadily improved her efficiency in that realm. High energy and a lot of hustle round out a really talented guard with loads of promise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gwen Lease - Brandon Valley</strong> <strong>- 5'9" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gwen might be the most physical guard on this list. She has a really nice blend of size and speed and can be a tough matchup for opposing defenders. She can score in the paint and has a nice mid-range game as well. Defensively she is an aggressive athlete with </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='729626' first='Brea' last='Austin'] - Centerville - 5'4" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite defense, intense hustle, and a diverse scoring game headline this talented Tornado guard's skillset. She is one of the most impressive on-ball defenders in the state and was doing it already last year as just an 8th grader at the varsity level. Her offensive game is solid as well and she has great instincts and finishing-ability off the drive. Pair this with the ability to consistently shoot the 3 and you have a very complete offensive player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='731180' first='Berkley' last='Ziebart'] - Parkston - 5'6" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berkley is an exciting young guard for the Parkston Trojans who has a lot to offer the basketball world. She has a high IQ and consistently makes positive plays for such a young player. She has all the makings of a true play-maker and knows how to create shots for herself in others. Keep your eye on this young talent as her role at the varsity level continues to rise for her squad!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='729625' first='Lydia' last='Austin'] - Centerville - 5'4" G</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twin sister to Brea (above) these two form a formidable duo that is going to be a lot of fun to watch the next 3.5 years! Lydia has great ball handles, is an excellent passer, and has a really high basketball IQ for her age. She is a lot of fun to watch and has noticeable passion for the game. She is an intense defender who does a nice job pressuring the ball while keeping her girl in front. On offense she shoots the three with consistency and does a great job finding seams to attack defenses off the drive as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->